Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2018, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (30): 4800-4805.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.0981

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Hydrophilic and mechanical properties of 3D printed polylactic levodopa as alternative material for bone regeneration

Zheng Chen1, Wang Ming-xiao1, Liu Bo1, Zhang Li-ju2, Zhang Na2, Wang Yu-guang3, Wang Zhi-qiang3   

  1. 1Department of Physiology, 2Department of Preventive Medicine, Zhuhai Campus of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai 519041, Guangdong Province, China; 3Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Logistics University of People’s Armed Police Force, Tianjin 300162, China
  • Received:2018-05-08 Online:2018-10-28 Published:2018-10-28
  • Contact: Wang Yu-guang, Physician, Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Hospital of Logistics University of People’s Armed Police Force, Tianjin 300162, China
  • About author:Zheng Chen, MD, Associate professor, Department of Physiology, Zhuhai Campus of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai 519041, Guangdong Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: There are some disadvantages in traditional polylactic organic polymer materials such as poor cell compatibility and insufficient mechanical strength.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the mechanical properties and biocompatibility of 3D printed polylactic levodopa composites.
METHODS: Polylactic scaffold materials were prepared by 3D printing technology (blank group); surface modifications (experimental group) and solute-free modifications (control group) were performed on the surface of polylactic scaffolds by solvent condensation and freeze drying volatilization method. In present study, the hydrophilic angle, compression strength, bending strength, and wear resistance of the above three groups were examined.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The hydrophilic angles of the blank group, the experimental group and the control group were (89±5)°, (36±2)°, and (87±4)°, respectively, which was significantly less in the experimental group than the other two groups (P < 0.05). (2) The maximum compressive strengths of the blank group, the experimental group, and the control group were 142.3 N, 149.4 N, and 140.6 N, respectively, which was significantly higher in the experimental group than the other two groups (P < 0.05). (3) The maximum bending resistance of the blank group, the experimental group, and the control group were 55.8 N, 95.7 N, and 56.7 N, respectively, which was significantly higher in the experimental group than the other two groups (P < 0.05). (4) Within 3 minutes, the friction coefficient and the wear volume of the experimental group were the smallest among the three groups; after 6 minutes, there was no significant difference in the friction coefficients among the three groups. The above results reveal that polylactic levodopa composites have excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility.

Key words: Levodopa, Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic, Biomechanics, Tissue Engineering

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